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San Francisco

Orinda

#1 in Best Places to Live in Contra Costa County
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of San Francisco, CA
  • 33 reviews
A+
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    A+
  2. Crime & Safety
    B+
  3. Housing
    B-
  4. Nightlife
    B+
  5. Good for Families
    A+
  6. Diversity
    B
  7. Jobs
    B+
  8. Weather
    A+
  9. Cost of Living
    D+
  10. Health & Fitness
    A+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A
  12. Commute
    B+
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Orinda is a suburb of San Francisco with a population of 19,248. Orinda is in Contra Costa County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Orinda offers residents a suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Orinda there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many retirees live in Orinda and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Orinda are highly rated.
About Orinda...
Population
19,248

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$1,221,800
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$2,231
National
$949
Area Feel
Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    12%
  • Own
    88%
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Orinda Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
B+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Assault
    15
    283
  • Murder
    0
    6
  • Rape
    5
    41
  • Robbery
    30
    136
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    268
    500
  • Theft
    476
    2,043
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    30
    284
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Residents

Diversity
B
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    10%
  • 10-17 years
    14%
  • 18-24 years
    6%
  • 25-34 years
    5%
  • 35-44 years
    11%
  • 45-54 years
    18%
  • 55-64 years
    16%
  • 65+ years
    22%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    40%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    41%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    14%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    4%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2%
    13%

Working in Orinda

Jobs
B+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$186,075
National
$55,322
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Orinda Reviews

33 reviews
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Orinda is a dream of a town! We are Brooklynites and we have lived in some great cities, including: Miami, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver BC, Paris, Philadelphia, Boston and LA (meh on the last two) and Orinda became a perfect fit when we had to raise two kids. SF has many great aspects, but it became somewhat unfriendly for kids. We bit the bullet and moved to Lamorinda. All places are great, but Orinda is so ideal for us. Competitive schools (top notch), close to BART, close to Berkeley, SF and other great areas. Besides Brooklyn, it's been our favorite place to live!
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What a lovely place to grow up. Quiet, safe, clean, fun activities, great weather. Of course there is no nightlife other than the local movie theatre--which a charming, historical gem!
Love orinda! Great place to live. While there is diversity lacking, it's close to Berkeley and Walnut Creek. Pretty good restaurants, very family friendly, and safe.